Ammonium Fluoride CAS No 12125-01-8 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET SDS/MSDS SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking 1.1 Product identifiers Product name : Ammonium Fluoride CAS-No. : 12125-01-8 1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against Identified uses : Laboratory chemicals, Industrial & for professional use only. 1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet Company : Central Drug House (P) Ltd 7/28 Vardaan House New Delhi-10002 INDIA Telephone : +91 11 49404040 Email : care@cdhfinechemical.com 1.4 Emergency telephone number Emergency Phone # : +91 11 49404040 (9:00am - 6:00 pm) [Office hours] SECTION 2: Hazards identification 2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 3), H301 Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 3), H331 Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category 3), H311 Serious eye damage (Category 1), H318 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16. 2.2 Label elements Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 Pictogram Signal word Hazard statement(s) H301 + H311 + H331 H318 Danger Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled Causes serious eye damage. Page 1 of 7
Precautionary statement(s) P280 P280 P301 + P330 + P331 + P310 P302 + P352 + P312 P304 + P340 + P311 P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 Supplemental Hazard Statements Wear eye protection/ face protection. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. none 2.3 Other hazards This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vpvb) at levels of 0.1% or higher. SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients 3.1 Substances Formula : H4FN Molecular weight : 37,04 g/mol CAS-No. : 12125-01-8 EC-No. : 235-185-9 Index-No. : 009-006-00-8 Hazardous ingredients according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 Component Classification Concentration Ammonium fluoride CAS-No. 12125-01-8 Acute Tox. 3; Eye Dam. 1; <= 100 % EC-No. 235-185-9 H301, H331, H311, H318 Index-No. 009-006-00-8 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16. SECTION 4: First aid measures 4.1 Description of first aid measures General advice Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. If inhaled If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician. In case of skin contact Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Take victim immediately to hospital. Consult a physician. In case of eye contact Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician. If swallowed Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician. 4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2.2) and/or in section 11 Page 2 of 7
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed SECTION 5: Firefighting measures 5.1 Extinguishing media Suitable extinguishing media Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide. 5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture Nitrogen oxides (NOx), Hydrogen fluoride 5.3 Advice for firefighters Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary. 5.4 Further information SECTION 6: Accidental release measures 6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Wear respiratory protection. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Avoid breathing dust. For personal protection see section 8. 6.2 Environmental precautions Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. 6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust. Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal. 6.4 Reference to other sections For disposal see section 13. SECTION 7: Handling and storage 7.1 Precautions for safe handling Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed. For precautions see section 2.2. 7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Hygroscopic. Storage class (TRGS 510): Non-combustible, acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic hazardous materials or hazardous materials causing chronic effects 7.3 Specific end use(s) Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection 8.1 Control parameters Components with workplace control parameters 8.2 Exposure controls Appropriate engineering controls Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product. Page 3 of 7
Personal protective equipment Eye/face protection Face shield and safety glasses Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Skin protection Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands. Body Protection Complete suit protecting against chemicals, The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace. Respiratory protection Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a full-face particle respirator type N100 (US) or type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges as a backup to engineering controls. If the respirator is the sole means of protection, use a full-face supplied air respirator. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU). Control of environmental exposure Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties 9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties a) Appearance Form: Crystals with lumps Colour: colourless b) Odour odourless c) Odour Threshold d) ph ca.6 at 20 C e) Melting point/freezing Melting point/range: 100 C - Decomposes before melting. point f) Initial boiling point and boiling range g) Flash point Not applicable h) Evaporation rate i) Flammability (solid, gas) The product is not flammable. j) Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits k) Vapour pressure l) Vapour density m) Relative density 1,01 g/cm3 at 20 C n) Water solubility 455 g/l at 25 C o) Partition coefficient: n- octanol/water p) Auto-ignition temperature q) Decomposition 100 C - Decomposes before melting. temperature r) Viscosity Page 4 of 7
s) Explosive properties t) Oxidizing properties 9.2 Other safety information Bulk density SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity 10.1 Reactivity ca.660 kg/m3 10.2 Chemical stability Stable under recommended storage conditions. 10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions 10.4 Conditions to avoid hygroscopic 10.5 Incompatible materials Strong oxidizing agents 10.6 Hazardous decomposition products Other decomposition products - In the event of fire: see section 5 SECTION 11: Toxicological information 11.1 Information on toxicological effects Acute toxicity LD50 Oral - Rat - > 200 - < 2.000 mg/kg (OECD Test Guideline 401) Inhalation: Dermal: LD50 Intraperitoneal - Rat - 31 mg/kg Skin corrosion/irritation Serious eye damage/eye irritation Risk of serious damage to eyes. Respiratory or skin sensitisation Germ cell mutagenicity Carcinogenicity IARC: Reproductive toxicity 3 - Group 3: Not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans (Ammonium fluoride) Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure Aspiration hazard Additional Information RTECS: BQ6300000 Page 5 of 7
Salivation, Nausea, Vomiting, Fever, Material is extremely destructive to tissue of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract, eyes, and skin. To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated. SECTION 12: Ecological information 12.1 Toxicity 12.2 Persistence and degradability 12.3 Bioaccumulative potential 12.4 Mobility in soil 12.5 Results of PBT and vpvb assessment This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vpvb) at levels of 0.1% or higher. 12.6 Other adverse effects SECTION 13: Disposal considerations 13.1 Waste treatment methods Product Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company. Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber. Contaminated packaging Dispose of as unused product. SECTION 14: Transport information 14.1 UN number ADR/RID: 2505 IMDG: 2505 IATA: 2505 14.2 UN proper shipping name ADR/RID: AMMONIUM FLUORIDE IMDG: AMMONIUM FLUORIDE IATA: Ammonium fluoride 14.3 Transport hazard class(es) ADR/RID: 6.1 IMDG: 6.1 IATA: 6.1 14.4 Packaging group ADR/RID: III IMDG: III IATA: III 14.5 Environmental hazards ADR/RID: no IMDG Marine pollutant: no IATA: no 14.6 Special precautions for user SECTION 15: Regulatory information This safety datasheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 453/2010. 15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture 15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment For this product a chemical safety assessment was not carried out Page 6 of 7
SECTION 16: Other information Full text of H-Statements referred to under sections 2 and 3. H301 H301 + H311 + H331 H311 H318 H331 Toxic if swallowed. Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled Toxic in contact with skin. Causes serious eye damage. Toxic if inhaled. Further information The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the properties of the product. Central Drug House (P) Ltd and its Affiliates shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product. See www.cdhfinechemical.com for additional terms and conditions of sale. Page 7 of 7